You may recall Hebert as a colorful athlete during his stint as New Orleans Saints quarterback. Now he is a colorful host for WWL-AM sports talk radio shows.

His passion for LSU football is intensified by the fact his son, the classically named T-Bob Hebert, is a Tigers offensive lineman.

So Bobby was vexed by the dreadful play of LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson and perturbed that back-up Jarrett Lee never got a chance in the 21-0 loss to Alabama in the BCS Championship game.

The elder Hebert went off on Miles during the post-game news conference, as noted in the official transcript:

“Coach, did you ever consider bringing in Jarrett Lee, considering that you weren’t taking any chances on the field? Now, I know Alabama’s defense is dominant. But, come on, that’s ridiculous, five first downs. I mean, so it’s almost an approach, I’ll tell you from the fans’ standpoint, that how can you not maybe push the ball down the field and bring in Jarrett Lee?”

And:

“I know the pass rush of Alabama, but there’s no reason why in five first downs . . . you have a great defense, LSU. is a great defense, but that’s ridiculous.”

This is SEC Country, so Miles is accustomed to dealing with animated critics. He offered an even-tempered response.

“I think if you watch our calls that we did throw the football down the field,” Miles said from the podium. “We didn’t necessarily get the football down the field.”

CRUMMY GAME OF THE NIGHT

While America was nodding off to the BCS title game, the Detroit Pistons got outscored 24-9 in the fourth quarter of their 92-68 loss in Chicago.

JUST WONDERING

Did anybody believe Venus Williams would actually play in the Australian Open?

Do the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Orange County California wish they had Mike Napoli back?

FROM THE TWEETDECK

Here is what they were typing in the Twitterverse:

Mark Whicker: “Really, the SEC is the Premiership of college football. Or maybe the Bass Boat.”

Charlie Sheen: “#RollTide (1) much like the Tornadoes that Alabama weathered with grace and unity, and their inimitable focus to aggressively rebuild . . .”